Retrovision Holographic Display - Tablet Powered

I’ve been wanting a cool, retro-futuristic holographic display for my desk, but I wanted to keep the build as accessible as possible. Originally, I was messing around with macro lenses and budget projectors, but I realized that designing it around an iPad makes this way easier for anyone to put together..

This enclosure uses a classic optical illusion to reflect whatever is playing on your tablet onto an angled sheet of clear polycarbonate, making it look like it's floating inside the box. It’s perfect for digital aquariums, dioramas, or just a really dynamic monitor.

NOTE: THIS REQUIRES A PRINT VOLUME LARGER THAN 260MM. IF IT IS POPULAR, I WILL MAKE A VERSION THAT IS BROKEN DOWN INTO SMALLER PARTS. COMMENT "MAKE IT SMALLER" SO I KNOW PEOPLE WANT IT.

What You Need:

•    Filament: About 1kg. (I highly recommend printing the interior pieces in black or a very dark color to absorb stray light and really sell the hologram effect).

•    Hardware: 8x M3*8 self-tapping screws.

•    Optics: 1x Sheet of clear Polycarbonate (8x10 inches, 1mm thick).

•    Screen: 11" iPad Pro (or any tablet with similar dimensions).

How to Put It Together:

1.    The Legs: Grab the printed legs and screw them into the base using 4X 3 * 8 self tapping screws. Keep threading them in until the tops are sitting perfectly flush with the holes on the flat, inside part of the base.

2.    The Main Body: Take the large central frame and line it up on the base. Secure it down using the M3*8 screws. look for gaps and it may be necessary to back a screw up and re-thread it to close any seam gaps. 

3.    The Screen: Carefully slide your 8x10 poly-carbonate sheet into the frame.

4.    The Tablet Mount: Attach the top tablet holder piece to the central frame using the rest of your M3*8 screws.

5.    Drop It In: Place your iPad face-down into the top holder, and just rest the lid on top to cover it up. The lid is just a friction fit, so you don't need any screws here and can easily pop your tablet in and out.